TEACHER - Upper School Exceptional Children

IC Imagine•Asheville, NC

About The Position

Licensed, dedicated Exceptional Children’s teacher needed at IC Imagine Charter School in Asheville, NC. The purpose of the EC teacher is to plan, organize and present instruction and create instructional environments that help students with a variety of communication, academic and behavioral needs to learn content and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development and make progress/meet IEP goals. The EC teacher is expected to plan and implement a comprehensive curriculum and evidence-based instruction. The teacher should be well versed in and understand Policy Governing Exceptional Children. Be prepared to provide leadership and coordination as well as facilitate the efficient operation of student IEPs and collaborate with other members of the department in addition to content area personnel to align curriculum while providing access for students with Individual Educational Plans. Hiring bonus of $2000 to be paid over two installments. Salary based on IC Imagine’s Certified/ Licensed Teachers Salary Schedule .

Requirements

Able to deliver quality and meaningful evidence-based instruction to students with disabilities
Able to support inclusive practices through adapting instruction and curriculum to support students with low incidence disabilities to access and participate in general education to the greatest extent appropriate for the student
Able to provide direct instruction to students with intensive communication, academic, and behavioral needs in a welcoming and nurturing environment
Skilled in problem solving and decision making
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
Maintain effective working relationships
Possess strong time management skills
Ability to prioritize workload and multitask in a busy environment
Ability to evaluate instructional programs and select programs that match student instructional needs
Proficiency with GSuite and ECATS is preferred
Minimum Bachelor’s Degree
Valid North Carolina teaching license in Exceptional Children: General Curriculum or related exceptional children area or valid out of state teaching license in comparable area to be converted to NC license within first year of employment
1 year teaching experience preferred
Experience writing Individual Educational Plans
Knowledge of the Child Find Process and Policies Governing Students with Disabilities
Knowledge of and skilled in progress monitoring of academic, behavioral, and social/emotional skills
Experience with instructional design & delivery and IEP implementation
Experience delivering structured literacy and math programs
Prolonged periods of standing, kneeling, squatting, reaching and bending
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times

Responsibilities

Understand the needs of students they are working with based on Individual Education Plan, Behavior Intervention Plans, Health & Safety plans
Assist in creating and implementing behavior intervention plans
Ability to create lesson plans, modify or adapt curriculum to make content accessible and align to grade level standards, and address IEP goals
Monitor progress of academic, behavioral, and social/emotional goals
Frequent written communication with parents and families of students
Regular and consistent communication with colleagues and administrators
Coordinate and direct the activities of teacher assistants
Plan and facilitate activities to support the transition needs of caseload students
Manage instructional time efficiently
Prepare for instruction by creating lesson plans, organizing materials, supplies, and equipment
Use resources necessary to plan, implement, and evaluate instructional practices necessary to follow the guidelines of the NC Standards for all courses taught.
Design instruction appropriate for all students that reflects understanding of relevant content and is based on continuous and appropriate assessment.
Support inclusive practices to support accessibility to grade level standards
Provide instruction to students in the least restrictive environment within the continuum of services
Collaborate with general education, teachers, support staff and the IC Imagine community to enhance the educational opportunities for all students.
Follow the processes laid out in the faculty handbook, respond to emails in a timely manner, keep attendance and goal progress monitoring data, and correspond regularly with families with pertinent information regarding student IEP goal progress and courses delivered in special education.
Will perform additional duties including, but not limited to, supervision during non-instructional time, attending after school events and meetings, participating in enrollment activities leading into and during the Open Enrollment period.
Adhere to all legal and ethical requirements of the teaching profession and set an example for others to do the same.